PC Case 280x280x520mm

[oblique bone]

It took me around two weeks to design it and consider all caveats, but I think main structure is finally done, now I only need back panel.

What you can fit in there is very limited, mATX or ITX and GPU up to 350mm (I could make it little bit higher to fit more powerfull GPUs but I dont think I will ever be able to afford such a GPU xD), also requires SFX power supply.

It can fit up to 8 fans, 4 are required, 2 on top and two on bottom, since its created with passtrough in mind.

I will use m3 screws to put all parts together and also side and back panels.

I think "cooling" wont be great, but who knows, it will be definitelly sufficent.

[oblique bone]

Simple render of current state and how I imagine it.

[stiff comet]

looks nice, any internal reinforcement?

[oblique bone]

There is enough space for extrusion profile in this "row" when I decide its required.

2020

Also this is CORE of case

And this is made only to work as support and sturdy frame its have holes for fittings all around. to fit m3 screws to weld them together.

[random prairie]

I think you might have some issues with flex, and the structure not being able to carry the weight. Especially if the frame is printed out of multiple pieces (I think it is?)

The top of the frame will have to carry the entire weight of the GPU, without any support from the bottom

that might add a lot of flex

pulling everything down and forward

turned sideways or up-side down makes more sense

and you need to think about how you distribute the weight, radiator, PSU, GPU so it doesn't just fall over with the simplest nudge

[random prairie]

place heavy components towards the bottom of the frame, this layout seems more mid to top heavy

[oblique bone]

You don't consider front, side, and second side transparent panel in your visitations.

That will also add structural rigidity.

[random prairie]

oh okay, thought it was just open case design

then you just need to pay attention to how the weight is distributed around the case

and not make it too heavy at the top

mount the PSU as low as possible

CPU radiator (if you have) at the bottom

even though that's less optimal

but it might be fine as is with how wide the case is in general

[oblique bone]

I might add some reinforcement to motherboard/GPU, or make it thicker maybe? 🤔

[random prairie]

I think just print this one out

since it's built out of multiple pieces you can always make design changes later, or reposition things

I think it should be fine, just when you've actually built the case give it a good nudge at the top half of the case

if it flops over then it's bad

[tropic charm]

Never put a radiator below the pump, which in the case of AIO units, is directly over the cpu. If you put the radiator below the pump, air bubbles accumulate in it and can damage it. This is less of an issue if you're doing a custom loop though, as the pump can be placed in a more convenient location.

[random prairie]

i'm aware but you shouldn't put the radiator at the top here because then the whole thing will definitely fall over

[tropic charm]

It's not that unstable, especially if reinforced by the side panels.

Virtually all computer cases are taller than they are wide, and anyone that knows what they're doing puts the radiator in the top of them without issues like the system spontaneously falling over.

Besides, OP could easily just add some little stabilizer feet at the bottom, which could work with the aesthetic without the risk of killing the AIO, or worse, the CPU because of bad placement.

@oblique bone It is a cool design, btw. You'll have to show us the result if you build it.

[oblique bone]

Thanks, it will be rebuild wastly tho I realised that until I dont upgrade my printer (What I cant afford right now.) I need opt to making it with smaller parts that can be made with higher quality.

There are couple of reasons why, main is that I just cant have my printer running 24/7 (I dont want leave it unatended, and also I need manually look at ventilation, in my case just opening window :D).

It will look almost same, but I just have to rethink how to split it into more parts.

[tropic charm]

You could use Prusaslicer or Orcaslicer to cut the parts and add connectors, if you don't need a more precise split

[oblique bone]

This definitelly wont work, not if I want make it sturdy. I have idea to design couple of types modules but I will see.

For now, for example this part, which needs be printed vertically without lying to have stronger layers go from bottom to top will take 28hours for me... Which I just cant do.

[tropic charm]

You should also consider using a 3d pen or 3d gloop to weld the parts together. I've used that for some of my own projects and it can create a nice strong joint.

[oblique bone]

I dont think its trustworthy for case. :/
Meantime M3 screw and heat inserts I think its more trustworthy.